[
US
/ˈpɔɪntɝ/
]
[ UK /pˈɔɪntɐ/ ]
[ UK /pˈɔɪntɐ/ ]
NOUN
- an indicator as on a dial
- a mark to indicate a direction or relation
- (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
- a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
How To Use pointer In A Sentence
- A favorite uncle provided pointers on pugilistic defenses against bullies - namely her father, who was the first regular bully in her life.
- The surge in commercial vehicle production was regarded as a particularly encouraging pointer to an improvement in the economy.
- Both as a pointer to the future and as a spectacle in its own right, the Championships have produced a quality of football that had at least one viewer occasionally leaping from his armchair to applaud the action.
- This guy, this kid, teaches his dog, a mongrel, to be a pointer, and his father hates the idea because he breeds pure-breeds.
- Manningham Mills is a grand old reminder of Bradford's historic industrial past, but with the hard work of all involved it could and should be a pointer to a bright future for the city.
- He tapped a spot on the map with the rubber tip of his pointer - the synthetic oil refinery at Odertal, Germany.
- Conversely, when the device is removed from the USB bus, the disconnect function is called with the device pointer.
- Follow these simple pointers and the web will offer a musical experience beyond the dreams of high street record stores of old. Times, Sunday Times
- He went two consecutive games without making a 3-pointer, the first time that had happened in 89 games.
- Even at this stage of the campaign, labelling this a 'six-pointer' did not represent an exaggeration. Times, Sunday Times
